FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Lithuania
Address
Rumpiškės g. 19-9Country
City
KlaipėdaMobile Phone
+37068495428Telephone
+37068495428Year of Establishment
2022Contact Person1
Aistė ValadkienėJob Title 1
CoordinatorContact Person 2
Greta MeškauskienėJob Title 2
CoordinatorOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
Democracy and community development, Youth and educationGeneral Information
The organization is new in the youth policy field. It was created by 3 persons who previously worked with Klaipėda - the European Youth Capital 2021 program. One of the organization's founders actively works in the youth policy field for 8 years and is still working in the Klaipeda city municipality as Youth affairs coordinator. The organization actively participates in various international projects and tries to implement projects for Klaipeda (Lithuanian) region youth workers or youth. The organization has partnerships with organizations from Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Latvia, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Romania. The organization's budget is private and international projects funds.
Mission and Objectives
The institution's objectives are to develop and implement youth policy and empowerment projects and promote volunteering and international cooperation among young people and youth workers.
Main Projects / Activities
International Erasmus+ projects:
- "I feel good" - An alternative approach of mental health and inclusion of young people.”The aim of this project is to develop an innovative approach to support youth workers in understanding and enhancing young people's mental well-being, with a focus on non-formal and
formal methods that can reduce stress and improve the workplace environment. This approach also serves as a challenge for inclusion, as youth workers can better support young people who feel excluded or lack self-confidence
- "Psychical activities for youth communities". This project aims to create innovative physical game methods for the development of youth communities in local areas. During this project, we want to address three objectives that will benefit our common aim and priorities we have selected:
1.) Gather already existing and formulate innovative physical youth game methodologies from local communities in partner
countries;
2.) Prepare new specialists that could work with new methods developed in this project.
3.) Implement a practical phase of the project to spread newly developed methodologies and gather feedback about them.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Organize Cultural Exchange Programs: Develop initiatives where Lithuanian youth can interact with peers from Mediterranean countries, fostering mutual respect and understanding of diverse traditions and values.
Promote Human Rights Education: Implement workshops or campaigns to educate young people about human rights, cultural diversity, and the importance of upholding these values.
Awareness Campaigns: Create campaigns encouraging young people to reflect on and challenge their own biases and stereotypes through discussions, art, or social media.
Youth-Led Dialogues: Facilitate forums or debates where youth can openly discuss stereotypes and learn how to approach cultural differences with empathy and respect.
Support Networks: Create peer-support networks where young people can discuss and address issues like bullying, discrimination, or mental health challenges.
Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
Our organization, Veik, Kurk, Atskleisk, seeks to join the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) to expand our impact in empowering youth, fostering intercultural dialogue, and promoting global solidarity. ALF’s mission aligns closely with our goals of developing youth policies, promoting international cooperation, and creating inclusive opportunities for young people to thrive.
Through membership in ALF, we aim to:
Enhance Intercultural Understanding:
We believe in the transformative power of intercultural dialogue. By joining ALF, we can connect Lithuanian youth with peers from Mediterranean countries to build bridges of understanding, celebrate cultural diversity, and challenge stereotypes.
Promote Cross-Border Collaboration:
ALF’s extensive network offers a platform for meaningful collaborations on international projects. We want to partner with other member organizations to address shared challenges such as youth unemployment, climate change, and social inclusion.
Empower Marginalized Voices:
By aligning with ALF, we can amplify our efforts to empower underrepresented groups, including young women, individuals with disabilities, and ethnic minorities, through inclusive policies and programs.
Contribute to Global Solidarity and Peace:
Inspired by ALF’s values of solidarity and empathy, we aim to create initiatives that foster tolerance, reduce discrimination, and promote peaceful coexistence within and beyond our communities.
Leverage Resources and Expertise:
Being part of the ALF network will give us access to valuable resources, training opportunities, and best practices to strengthen our capacity to develop impactful projects and foster intercultural dialogue.
Advocate for Shared Values:
As an ALF member, we can champion human rights, cultural diversity, and transparency in our local context, contributing to the foundation’s vision of a more inclusive and peaceful world.
By joining the Anna Lindh Foundation, Veik, Kurk, Atskleisk seeks to create deeper, lasting connections between cultures, empower young change-makers, and play an active role in shaping a more inclusive and understanding future.
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